Merrill Creek lake trout:

[AndyS]

I wrote a letter to the people at MC and warned them of the impending doom regarding lake trout, they wrote back to me:

Mr.........
Thank you for your email regarding the lake trout stocking in Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR).
Merrill Creek has worked cooperatively with the NJDEP Freshwater Fisheries biologists and a private consultant since the reservoir was created in 1989. This management team has proven to be very effective as we each contribute unique professional expertise that is utilized to make any decisions regarding the overall fishery. The team collaboratively conducts field research, analyzes data and thoroughly discusses any perspective revisions prior to implementing any change to the fishery management plan.
With that being said, we gladly accept any input that will assist us in maintaining MCR as a premiere fishery to be enjoyed by all anglers utilizing the resource. Anglers are an integral component of the overall fishery management plan and we welcome their input. We will use the information that you have provided together with the research that we have conducted and determine if a change is warranted in the stocking of lake trout.

Regards,
Jane Bullis
MCR Administrator
Merrill Creek Reservoir
34 Merrill Creek Road
Washington NJ 07882
(o)908-454-3339
(c)609-932-8395
jbullis@merrillcreek.com